SUBMITTED TO THE FAKULTAS SASTRA UNIVERSITAS METHODIST INDONESIA MEDAN IN PATRIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF SARJANA SATRA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

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The study is about Slang Words in Gen Alpha: Tiktok Content BinailmiPalembang. The study discusses the types and implications of slang contained in Tiktok content: BinailmiPalembang. This study aims to understand the relationship between language, technology, and social identity, and its impact on young people's communication in the digital era.  In this study, the writer uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method based on Kridalaksana (2008) to analyze the types of slang and also the implications the spread of Gen Alpha slang terms through social media such as Content TikTok BinailmiPalembang. In analyzing the data, the writer uses a theory of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014).  The study shows that there are twenty types of terms in slang used by Gen Alpha Binailmi Palembang in Tiktok digital communication. Namely:  Sigma (1), Skibidi (2), Ohio (3), Rizz (4), GOAT (5), Looksmax mogger (6), Gyatt (7), Fanum tax (8), Ate (9), Sus (10), Bet (11), Bussin (12), Lore (13), Cap (14), Basic (15), Bop (16), Cheugy (17), Cringe (18), Delulu (19), Drip (20).  The writer also finds that the implication style usage of slang in the content tiktok BinailmiPalembang analyzes based on Standardized style or variety (Frozen), Official style or variety (Formal), Business style or variety (consultative), Casual style or variety (Casual), Intimate style or variety (Intimate). The results of this study are expected to guide more effective teaching and social interaction by considering the influence of technology on language use in everyday life.